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I have different things about running numbers when analyzing deals. My question is how much do you budget for : Closing costs: (I’ve heard 1.5-2% on Real Estate Rookie. I’ve read Beardy Brandon say 6% to cover realto...
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Quick backstory- My wife is covid- unemployed and just gave birth to our 7th child. She is home with the 3 youngest and is trying to finish her online schooling for medical coding, to bring in some more consistent inc...
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Lot of times Business is compared to a Toddler that is starting on the very first steps.
So putting aside the Toddler Path, we can say for sure that the most important step to Start something is to START!
But how?
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I am going to move forward with getting my license, and wanted to reach out for opinions on favorite programs, and whether online or in person is preferred? I work part time, my husband works full, and we have a toddl...
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For a whole host of reasons I'm ready to begin real estate investing, but there's one minor problem...I live in Brooklyn. This place is a competitive shark tank, margins are razor thin, and price appreciation has been...
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How was my Sunday you ask??I currently have a flip or rent property in Philly (whichever comes first) My agent goes by this morning and lockbox is gone. He calls me and asks if I’ve been down there since I am from NYC...
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Hey everyone,I'm a recent college grad and I am in the very beginning stages of planning my life in REI. I recently started my own small business out of college and although it is doing well, I don't take a salary fr...
Hi BP! I have a toddler and 6 week old and wanted to start thinking about paying for college. I don't like the traditional 529 because those funds must be used for college expenses otherwise you incur a penalty.I read...
Hi forum! Recently, about a couple of days ago, my apartment building alarm went off. Found that a water pipe broke above my unit causing water to come through the ceilings and walls. Multiple apartments were affected...
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Hello BP - I am looking for some guidance on staircase railings, especially for Section 8 rental approval. Can I have an OPEN side to the staircase into the basement area....? Or, is there a requirement to have rai...